On tonight's 1H 2026 earnings call Kuaishou (01024.HK) CEO Cheng Yixiao said the short-form drama sector has not hit a growth ceiling. Kuaishou produced about 60,000 short-form drama titles in 2025 and expects output to reach 500,000 in 2026. He said

2026-08-19

On tonight's 1H 2026 earnings call Kuaishou (01024.HK) CEO Cheng Yixiao said the short-form drama sector has not hit a growth ceiling. Kuaishou produced about 60,000 short-form drama titles in 2025 and expects output to reach 500,000 in 2026. He said content formats may extend beyond passive viewing into IP derivatives, interactive dramas, virtual companions and integration with cultural tourism and creative industries.